Experienced Immigration Paralegal (Spanish, Arabic Fluent); Internship (Tustin, CA)

Busy immigration law office seeks experienced immigration paralegal for removal defense and family-based cases. Must be fluent in either Spanish or Arabic. This office is headed by an attorney with over 25 years' experience, mainly in removal defense, representing undocumented persons in Immigration Court. The office is a small, intimate environment, focused on the work of assisting the undocumented, mainly from Mexico, Central America, and the Middle East. This workplace is ideal for those who are dedicated to the cause of helping, and fighting for, immigrants, especially those of limited means and resources. While the work may be demanding and challenging, no paralegal will be asked to work beyond normal business hours or weekends, and this office emphasizes proper work-life balance. Flexibility in work schedule is also available, including part-time hours. For the role of experienced immigration paralegal, candidates must possess: - minimum 3 years of immigration law office experience, specifically in handling removal defense and family-based cases, including completion of all necessary forms and packets, managing clients and completing cases successfully with minimal supervision. MUST KNOW HOW TO HANDLE EOIR AND ASYLUM CASES FROM START TO FINISH; - fluency in English and either Arabic or Spanish, with excellent written and spoken language skills and experience in translating for immigration cases. MUST KNOW PROPER SPELLING, GRAMMAR AND USAGE; and - positive attitude, strong work ethic, attention to detail, and common sense/sound judgment MUST BE ABLE AND WILLING TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS FAITHFULLY. Please send your resume, attached to an email addressed to "Hiring Manager" stating: (1) the applications and petitions with which you are the most familiar and confident; (2) your motivation for seeking this position at this time; and (3) your career goal for the next five years. COMPENSATION DEPENDS ON SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND INTERVIEW. ***FOR THOSE WITHOUT THE REQUISITE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE, BUT WITH STRONG MOTIVATION AND DESIRE TO LEARN AND ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE, INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY IS AVAILABLE (NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED)*** This internship is a special opportunity for the motivated individual who seeks to gain exposure, skills, experience, insight, and mentorship in the field of immigration law, especially as it relates to the defense of undocumented persons (majority of clients in this office are from Mexico, Central America, as well as the Middle East). Excellent performance may lead to a formal job offer. This internship is also appropriate for those who wish to apply for law school and gain valuable insight and experience in assisting clients of disadvantaged, oppressed and/or marginalized backgrounds. Such experience can aid and distinguish one's application by highlighting a desire and dedication to use one's legal education to fight for and help vulnerable communities, such as immigrants seeking safety and security in the United States. Internship does NOT pay a formal wage, but a nominal stipend is provided as a courtesy, in the amount of $15 to $30 per day, depending on the hours worked. Candidate must submit a resume and a message or cover letter addressed to "Hiring Manager," explaining motivation for seeking internship and career goal for the next five years.